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TITLE 32 SUPERVISORY SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST (MI SMO)

Army National Guard Units

Department of the Army

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$98,729 - $128,350

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GS-9 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading and overseeing maintenance operations at Army National Guard facilities in Michigan, including planning work schedules, managing resources, and ensuring high-quality repairs on equipment and grounds.

It requires supervising teams of workers and coordinating with others to meet goals efficiently.

A good fit would be someone with military experience in maintenance supervision who is organized, detail-oriented, and skilled in team leadership.

Key Requirements

  • Military membership in the Army National Guard at grades WO4-O4
  • At least 1 year of specialized experience in equipment maintenance planning and operations at GS-8 level or equivalent
  • Experience in resource allocation, budgeting, and human resources management for maintenance teams
  • Supervisory skills in directing, assigning work, and evaluating subordinate supervisors and employees
  • Knowledge of quality assurance programs and regulatory compliance for surface maintenance facilities
  • Ability to conduct inspections, provide technical guidance, and monitor maintenance activities and funds usage
  • Temporary 2-year appointment with potential for permanent conversion

Full Job Description

THIS IS AN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a TITLE 32 SUPERVISORY SURFACE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST (MI SMO), Position Description Number NGD1251000 and is part of the MI Surface Maintenance Office, Michigan Army National Guard.

This is a temporary appointment vacancy for an appointment of 2 years. The hiring agency has the option to convert this position to permanent pending resource availability.

In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below.

Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained.

This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Military Grades: WO4-O4 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience to at least the next lower grade that provided experience in applying principles, concepts, and methods of equipment, facility, or service operations sufficient in planning assignments.

Experience using well-established occupational methods and techniques to determine facility, grounds, equipment overhaul, maintenance, restoration, repair needs, etc.

Experience in determination of resource needs, allocation of resources, and budgeting/funding needs.

Experience in human resources management policy matters affecting the entire organization, with personnel actions affecting key employees to include experience coordinating work forces and resources and negotiating with management or clients concerning problems.

Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel Major Duties:

***THIS IS A TITLE 32 NATIONAL GUARD POSITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP*** This position is located in the Joint Forces Headquarters-State, Logistics Directorate (J-4/G-4), State Surface Maintenance Management Office.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a second-level supervisor and technical authority over two or more Army National Guard (ARNG) surface maintenance facilities, e.g., Combined Support Maintenance Shop (CSMS), Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site (MATES), Unit Training Equipment Site (UTES), and/ or Field Maintenance Shop (FMS).

Work requires comprehensive knowledge of the principles, concepts, and practices involving ARNG surface maintenance facilities, equipment, and services.

In the absence of an officially established and filled position, may also serve as the Deputy to the Surface Maintenance Manager.

The highest level of basic non-supervisory work directed is comparable to GS-09. Directs, coordinates, and oversees the work of subordinate supervisors and employees.

Plans and schedules work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjust short-term priorities. Ensures that maintenance facilities manage workflow to attain established backlog goals.

Using the current automation or other programs, monitors maintenance activities OPTEMPO funds usage to ensure proper expenditure and resource management.

Develops, implements, and oversees the quality assurance program for assigned surface maintenance facilities to ensure production goals as established and attained.

Oversees and participates with other involved officials in developing plans and procedures for assuring quality and reliability of work products.

Provides technical guidance to assigned maintenance activities through coordinated assistance and/or evaluation visits. Plans ongoing unit visits throughout the state.

Visits assigned surface maintenance facilities on a regular basis to promote efficient operations, and compliance in accordance with current regulations and policies.

Responsible for conducting periodical inspections of maintenance activities to determine adequacy of work, storage; and to support current density of equipment supported and personnel employed.

Provides an analysis of needs, develops requirements, and coordinates recommendations to ensure adequate facilities are established and maintained.

May serve as a member of the State Facility Committee to provide technical guidance with respect to maintenance facilities or to review construction or retention documentation for correctness.

Manages the state's Command Maintenance Evaluation Team (COMET). Analyzes COMET results, develops plans to assist or correct systemic problems, and monitors implementation.

Provides budgetary requirements to support COMET-related travel and other funding requirements. Schedules assigned activities and units assigned to the state as well as teams to conduct inspections.

Manages the safety and health program for maintenance facilities and operations including instruction in safe operating procedures and policies; and investigation of all accident/incidents including preparation of reports and other required documentation.

Determines corrective action required and ensures procedures are implemented to prevent future problems. Ensures safety meetings, and safety boards are established.

Responsible for the hazardous waste/industrial hygiene program for the surface maintenance facilities.

Coordinates with the environmental office regarding environmental impact assessments and attends environmental committee meetings.

The above duty description doesn't contain all details of the official position description.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/5/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/6/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: MI-12903396-AR-26-054